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B.A. in Christian Studies & BioTechnology

Overview

Students will receive Christian formation and leadership training as well as training in a focused area of biotechnology. Students graduate with both a B.A. from Horizon and a Diploma from Saskatchewan Polytechnic. This program includes 16 months of Horizon’s Christian Studies program and two (or three) years of study with Sask Polytech in one of the following areas:

Duration: 16 months at Horizon*

+ 2 or 3-year Diploma

*Month duration is estimated on average full-time completion rates of 10 courses per 8-month period. Actual completion rates vary based on individual student course loads.

In partnership with

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Please note: Plus+ programs are not available to international students. Applicants must have citizenship or permanent residency.

First Year Courses

Total Credits Required: 34

Intro to Theology

Theology – T101
3 credits
| Prerequisites: none

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Intro to the Old Testament

Bible – B110
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Intro to the New Testament

Bible – B115
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Bible Study Methods

Bible – B119
3 credits | Prerequisites: none
PAOC credential requirement

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Luke – Acts

Bible – B266
3 credits | Prerequisites: B115 or B119

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Personal & Christian Life Management

General – G144
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Worldviews & Contemporary Culture

General – G143
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Foundations of Leadership

General – G149
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Intro to Spiritual Formation

Professional – P146
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Intro to Christian Mission

Professional – P160
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Ministry Formation (Fall, Yr 1)

Professional – P151
1 credit | Prerequisites: none

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Ministry Formation (Winter, Yr 1)

Professional – P152
1 credit | Prerequisites: P151

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Writing for Academic Success I

General – G100
1 credit | Prerequisites: none

Writing for Academic Success II

General – G200
1 credit | Prerequisites: none

Second Year Courses

Total Credits Required: 32

Theology I

Theology – T220
3 credits | Prerequisites: T101

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Theology II

Theology – T221
3 credits | Prerequisites: T220

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Pentateuch

Bible – B220
3 credits| Prerequisites: B110 or B119

Bible Elective

Bible
3 credits

History of the Christian Era

General – G110
3 credits | Prerequisites: none

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Ethics and Morality

General – G230
3 credits | Prerequisites: G143

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Communication Skills

General – G209
3 credits | Prerequisites: B119

Christianity & The Arts 1

General Elective
3 credits

Bible or Theology Elective

BI / TS
3 credits

Open Elective

3 credits

Ministry Formation (Fall, Yr 2)

Professional – P251
1 credit | Prerequisites: P152

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Ministry Formation (Winter, Yr 2)

Professional – P252
1 credit | Prerequisites: P251

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The courses in this program can be scheduled in different ways. Above is an example of what this program could look like.

1Christianity & The Arts Elective Options include P212 or G212 Worship and the Arts, and G208 English Christian Literature Survey.

Additional Considerations

This Horizon Plus+ degree program is available in partnership with Saskatchewan Polytechnic, or you may use similar studies from another educational institution to fulfill Horizon’s degree requirements. Ask us how.

Acceptance into Horizon’s Plus+ degree program does not guarantee acceptance into a Saskatchewan Polytechnic program.

Horizon Plus+ requirements must be met within 5 years of the completion of the Horizon portion of studies.

The following programs from Saskatchewan Polytechnic are not available to international students (including those studying in person in Canada): Medical Radiologic Technology, Pharmacy Technology, Veterinarian Technology, Combined Laboratory and X-ray Technology, Medical Lab Technology.